This is a full-time position in a professional laboratory and warehouse environment. The position is half bench top and half computer entry, document generation. The Quality Control Technician is responsible for the sensory / organoleptic testing and evaluation for all incoming raw materials and outgoing production batches to ensure that products meet specifications. The QC technician is not only responsible for putting together the necessary documents prior to shipment of orders, but also assist with generating Safety Data Sheets & labels, checking emails and fulfilling customer COA requests.

Job Requirements

· Ability to multi-task and be flexible with changing priorities; Time management skills

· Ability to follow directions, effective team communication skills

· Thrive in a team environment and work well with others, as well as independently

· Strong attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Basic math skills

· Technologically proficient

· Food Manufacturing background preferred; Understanding of food safety, familiarity of HACCP, GMPs, and SOPs.

· Food Science background preferred

· 0-3 years of laboratory experience

1. Assist Quality Control team in day to day tasks to help daily operations flow efficiently.

2. Conduct & document organoleptic testing of both intermediates and finished products for approval before release to warehouse and packaging.

3. Evaluate & document sensory evaluations on incoming raw materials before release to general warehouse.

4. Implement QC Hold program for out of spec batches and determine appropriate corrective actions.

5. Assist with evaluating pre-shipment samples of raw materials as needed. Perform raw material vendor evaluations in collaboration with the Purchasing dept.

6. Perform flashpoint analysis of products & generate Safety Data Sheets and product label templates.

7. Run the laser diffraction particle size analyzer on finished products as needed. Take microscope pictures and document results on a lot by lot basis.

8. Collect and prepare samples for in-house allergen testing, and 3rd Party microbiological testing.

9. Collect & send co-shipment samples upon customer request.

10. Generate Packing Lists and COAs prior to shipment of orders. Inspect outgoing shipments to verify order count, labeling accuracy, and destination address before authorizing final release to shipping. Send emails as directed.

11. Compound stability tests for finished flavors, and on occasion compound lab samples of flavors for observation and evaluation.

12. Evaluate and document on hand inventory for possible shelf life extensions. Re-label products in the warehouse accordingly.

13. Perform quarterly warehouse traffic/environmental swabs and collect samples for potability.

14. Maintain laboratory organization and upkeep. Maintain retain samples of raw materials and finished products. File documents accordingly.

15. Check emails frequently and respond to COA and SDS requests in a timely manner.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Shift Availability: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM (M-F), weekend overtime available

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person